Drum Circle Synchrony Study 2c.a.

Conditions

• COVID-19
• Mental Health Issue

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - 65 Years

Healthy Volunteers

Accepted

Interventions

• Communal drumming recordings — BEHAVIORAL
  Segments (\~30 sec duration) of recordings taken from the music made during the previous drum circle. Segments will be categorized as highly synchronized

Study Details

Mental health vulnerability due to stress is increased in People of African Descent (PADs) in America due to disproportionate effects of racism, poverty, education, and criminal justice sentencing. Various meditation and mindfulness approaches have provided evidence of measured reductions in multiple negative dimensions of stress. However, the majority of these studies do not have an adequate representation of PADs or other marginalized groups and are not designed to be culturally relevant or community based. Music has been shown to alleviate multiple symptoms of stress and has been shown to be a preferred and effective support for meditation and mindfulness. However, its role in stress management in PADs engaged in meditation or mindfulness is seldom studied. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a virtual, community-based music mindfulness program on stress management in PAD community members with anxiety and depression during COVID19. 2c.a. Drum Circle Synchrony Study: This study will investigate the role that synchrony plays in subjective feelings of connection.

Key Dates

Start date

Aug 1, 2024

Status verified

Feb 2026

Primary completion

Mar 31, 2026

Completion

Mar 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

30 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

• Experimental: Musicians group
  Musicians will listen to segments (\~30 sec duration) of recordings taken from the music made during the previous drum circle and answer a survey asking how connected they felt while listening.Segments will be categorized as highly synchronized or not synchronized.
• Experimental: Non-musicians group
  Non-musicians will listen to segments (\~30 sec duration) of recordings taken from the music made during the previous drum circle and answer a survey asking how connected they felt while listening.Segments will be categorized as highly synchronized or not synchronized..

Primary Outcome Measure

Mean score connectedness rating [ Time Frame: measured during listening session (30minutes) ]

Locations (2)

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